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1. [Leave of Absence Experience] 42 words that saved me from rock bottom. To you who have worked too hard.

Chapter 1: To you who have worked too hard. "Resting" is not running away.

● Taking a leave of absence is not a bad thing.

You have been working like a machine. You have been desperate to complete the tasks given to you and meet expectations. But aren't your mind and body screaming for help?

A leave of absence is by no means a bad thing. It is proof that you have worked to your limit. It is a courageous decision to stop before you break down and to cherish yourself.

● There is no need to feel guilty about taking a leave of absence.

"Everyone else is working hard, so why am I the only one resting..."

You might think that way. It is because you are a serious and responsible person that you feel this way.

However, think about it. If a close friend or family member were suffering in the same way, would you blame them? You would surely say, "Please take a good rest."

Please say the same kind words to yourself.

● The fault lies with the workplace that left you until your physical and mental health deteriorated.

In most cases, the cause of your physical and mental deterioration lies in the environment surrounding you, such as harsh working conditions, harassment, or deteriorating interpersonal relationships.

It is never because you are weak. No matter how strong a person is, they will break if they exceed their limits.

● The fault lies with the bosses and colleagues who drove you to take a leave of absence, both professionally and mentally.

Unreasonable demands, power harassment, insidious bullying... The words and actions of those who caused you suffering are never acceptable.

You do not need to bear the responsibility for their actions.

● Therefore, there is no need to be ashamed of taking a leave of absence.

Taking a leave of absence is a legitimate right you have chosen to protect yourself.

Hold your head high. You have listened to the voice of your own mind and body and taken a courageous step forward.

● Taking a leave of absence can help you avoid death from overwork or permanent burnout.

What would have happened if you had continued to push yourself? You might have collapsed from overwork. In the worst-case scenario, there is a possibility you might never have been able to recover.

Taking a leave of absence was a wise decision to protect your life and your future.

● Taking a leave of absence gives you time to re-evaluate yourself.

In the midst of a busy daily life, it is difficult to find the time to stop and face yourself.

The period of your leave is a valuable opportunity to reflect on your way of life, your values, and what you truly want to cherish.

● Taking a leave of absence allows you to read books thoroughly (once your mind and body have recovered).

Reading books that interest you thoroughly, without being chased by time, is nourishment for the soul. By encountering new knowledge and ways of thinking, your perspective may broaden, and you may make new discoveries.

● Taking a leave of absence allows you to be kinder to others than before.

Because you have experienced hardship yourself, you become able to empathize with the pain and suffering of others. You will find more room in your heart, and you will be able to treat those around you with kindness.

● You can share your experience of taking a leave of absence with others who are suffering in the same way.

Your experience will be a beacon of hope for those who are suffering just as you were. By feeling that "I am not alone" and "there is someone who has overcome this," they will gain courage and be able to move forward.

● People who take a leave of absence are bundles of strengths (kind, humble, hardworking, serious, earnest, diligent, and many others).

People who take a leave of absence are by no means lazy. On the contrary, many are people with a strong sense of responsibility who are serious and earnest.

This is because such people tend to push themselves too hard without realizing their own limits. Your kindness, humility, and hardworking nature are your wonderful strengths.

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